Parks & Recreation News
Friday, August 31, 2007SPOTS REMAIN IN FUN FALL CLASSES FOR KIDS
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department is continuing to accept enrollment in several children’s fitness, art and language classes beginning soon.
Cheery O’s, a class for ages 4-6, teaches basic cheerleading and tumbling from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 11 through Oct. 30. The cost is $27 per child. Kids will learn simple cheers, chants and dances, which helps build coordination, balance and confidence.
Color My World, an art class for ages 2-4, allows children and their parents or caregivers the opportunity to explore the wonderful colors of the world together, without making a mess at home! Participants will use a variety of materials including finger paints, temperas and waterclors to create a variety of painted projects. Color My World is offered from 6 to 6:40 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 10 through Oct. 1. The cost is $22 per child.
Fitness Fun, a fitness class for children ages 4-6 and their parents or caregivers, teaches the basic motor skills necessary for sports participation. Children will work on the mechanics of throwing and catching, kicking techniques, hand/eye coordination and stretching. Fitness Fun is offered from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 11 through Nov. 1. The cost is $27 per child.
Hip Hop, a dance class for ages 7-11, is offered from 6:15 to 7:10 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 12 through Nov. 7. Cost is $32 per child. This class exposes kids of all skill levels to an original dance style that builds confidence, cardio, strength, flexibility and coordination.
Kid’s Sign Language teaches the alphabet, numbers, colors and many vocabulary building signs to children ages 5-10. Kids will learn sign language through songs, stories, games and other activities. Kid’s Sign Language is offered from 6 to 6:50 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 11 through Nov. 6. Cost is $32 per child.
Enrollment can be completed online at www.lprd.org or at a Lawrence Parks and Recreation facility, including: the Community Building, 115 West 11th St.; East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 East 15th St.; Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 West 27th St.; Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Dr.; Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St.; the Administrative Offices, 947 New Hampshire St. or South Park Recreation Center, 1141 Massachusetts St.
For more information, contact Jo Ellis, recreation instruction supervisor, 832-7930.
Prepared by Laurel Kupka, 785-832-3458
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